Convert website HTML page to PDF
wkhtmltopdf is an open-source command-line development tool that allows you to extract data from an HTML page and turn it into PDF files or images. With its QT Webkit rendering engine, you can copy the entire HTML content and save it to a local file, with the option to specify parameters before copying the content. For those who prefer a C library option, it is also available.
To install wkhtmltopdf on Windows, simply run the downloaded file and follow the installation prompts. Once installed, you can check if it was successful by entering 'wkhtmltopdf --version' in the command prompt. The installation package includes two executable files - wkhtmltopdf.exe and wkhtmltoimage.exe - with support for both x86 and x64 architectures.
This tool is highly customizable and allows you to manipulate various parameters to produce the desired output. However, it may have a steep learning curve for beginners and non-tech savvy users.
Pros
- Accurately renders HTML to PDF.
- Offers command-line control over conversion.
- Supports various output parameters.
- Includes image conversion functionality.
- Available for Windows, with x86/x64 support.
Cons
- Lacks a graphical user interface.
- Requires technical proficiency with command-line tools.
- Limited image format output options beyond PDF.
- No built-in HTML editing or manipulation features.
- Documentation is technical and can be challenging.
